Meadows of Brushy Creek

February 2013

Volume 6, Issue 2

Holiday Decoration Contest from Your MBCHOA Board

As we drove the neighborhood a couple weeks before Christmas looking at all of the outdoor decorations, we realized very quickly that picking our favorite houses was not going to be easy. We were excited to see so many yards decorated, and the variety of styles displayed was wonderful. Some were very simple and some much more involved, but they were all effective in representing the spirit of the season. Although difficult, after some debate and with a little help from some kids in the neighborhood, we were able to piece together our top 5. We realize that everyone’s favorites may be different and some maybe not even on this list, but that just shows you what a fantastic job so many of you did with your holiday decorations. Thank you. The winners were: 5th Place ($20 prize) – 15901 Brasesgate Dr. 4th Place ($40) – 8912 Pepper Rock Dr. 3rd Place ($60) – 15905 Ruel Cv. 2nd Place ($80) – 8702 White Creek Dr. 1st Place ($100) – 8914 Pepper Rock Dr. If you’re a bit bummed that you did not make the top 5, please be comforted by the fact that you many more chances to earn some recognition for your yard this year. As you may have noticed late last year, the Meadows Yard of the Month program has been reinstated and we’re already looking for the next winner. We wish all of you a great 2013!

2013 Austin Boat & Travel Trailer Show The 2013 Austin Boat & Travel Trailer Show will feature hundreds of watercraft and travel trailers from top Central Texas boat and RV dealers. Guests are invited to get a firsthand look at the many water craft and travel trailers on display, including wakeboard boats, cruisers, pontoons and fishing boats for water fun, and fifth wheels, truck campers and toy haulers for your travel needs. Other highlights include Bubble Runners, Kid’s Catfish Tank, Army Bass Anglers and new seminars regarding boat handling under power and using marine GPS. Dates/Time: Thur., Jan. 17 – 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Fri., Jan. 18 – 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sat., Jan. 19 – 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun., Jan. 20 – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Admission: Adults - $8 Seniors Over 60 - $4 Children 7-12 - $4 Children 6 and Under – Free Location: Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78701 (512-404-4000) For more information visit www.AustinBoatShow.com or contact Jennifer McKinney at 512-494-1128 or Jennifer. mckinney@austinboatshow.com.

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Meadows of Brushy Creek HOA CONTACT INFO HOA BOARD MEMBERS

TERM EXPIRES

Gene Bennett, President..................... term expires 09/20/13 Anna Huckabee, Chairperson............... term expires 9/20/14 Keith Walkup, Treasurer..................... term expires 09/20/13 Joe Chateau, Secretary.......................... term expires 9/20/14 Keith Walkup, Director...................... term expires 09/20/13 Justin Roush, Director........................ term expires 09/20/13 Joe Chateau, Director............................ term expires9/20/14 Mark Ayotte, Director........................... term expires 9/20/14 Cassandra Terry, Director..................... term expires 9/20/14

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS Williamson County (main line) �� 512-943-1300 Williamson County Sheriff (non-emergency).....512-943-1300 Sam Bass Fire Department (non-emergency)......512-255-0100 Animal Control (domestic pets and stray livestock)..................512-943-1389 Poison Control �� 800-POISON For Emergencies �� 9-1-1 Non-Emergencies.............................................................3-1-1 Community, Healthy, Mental Services.............................2-1-1 ADVERTISING INFO Please support the businesses that advertise in the Meadows of Brushy Creek HOA Newsletter. Their advertising dollars make it possible for all Meadows of Brushy Creek residents to receive the monthly newsletter at no charge. No homeowners association funds are used to produce or mail the newsletters. If you would like to support the newsletter by advertising, please contact our sales office at 512-263-9181 or advertising@ PEELinc.com. The advertising deadline is the 9th of each month for the following month's newsletter. 2

Project Graduation 2013 Vista Ridge High School Project Graduation 2013 Is now accepting vendors for it’s 4th Annual Spring Bazaar! When: Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 10:00AM-4:00PM Where: Vista Ridge HS Cafeteria, 200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd, Cedar Park Interested vendors please contact us at vhspgspringbazaar2013@ gmail.com or Monica Hanzel 512-497-5146 or go to our Project Graduation website at vrhsprojectgraduation.com. APPROVAL OF THIS ORGANIZATION AND ITS ACTIVITIES ARE IN NO WAY AN ENDORSEMENT BY OR SPONSORED BY LEANDER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Meadows of Brushy Creek 3rd Annual S-A-S Scholarship Fundraiser Concert

The Matchmaker Band of Austin includes (L-R) Drew D’Entremont (drums), Jim Shields (bass), Ange Kogutz (vocals), David Robison (trumpet), Chase Gassaway (percussion/vocals), Jerry Wise (vocals), Amos Traystman (guitar), Dan Redner (keys), Gil Del Bosque (saxophone)producing funky retro sounds and classic tunes for the Spicewood Arts Society Scholarship Fundraiser on Feb. 2.

10-piece Matchmaker Band Serves Up Motown Sounds For S-A-S Scholarship Fundraiser-Concert, Feb. 2 Spicewood Arts Society event features fun, food…soul, funk & dance music SPICEWOOD, TX (Dec. 16, 2012) – The Spicewood Arts Society’s Third Annual Scholarship Fundraiser features the 10-piece Matchmaker Band of Austin in concert at 7 p.m., Sat., Feb. 2, at the Spicewood Events Center, (1419 Burnet C.R. 409). (http://www. matchmakerband.com) “What a great way to start the Valentine season,” said Martha Norwood, president of the 13-year-old nonprofit. “Matchmaker, with its four stunning vocalists, will raise the roof and SAS will raise money for fine arts scholarships.” “This show band specializes in the sounds of Motown, soul, funk and dance music,” Norwood said. “And we’re limiting seating to 130 persons so there will be adequate space for dancing. We’re expecting another successful sell-out, thanks to our loyal members, patrons and sponsors.” The performing group is drawn from Drew D’Entremont (drums), Jim Shields (bass), Ange Kogutz (vocals), David Robison (trumpet), Chase Gassaway (percussion/vocals), Jerry Wise (vocals), Amos Traystman (guitar), Dan Redner (keys), Gil Del Bosque (saxophone), Megan Wise (vocals), Jordan Whitmore (vocals), Kyle Nowakowski (drums), Eric Ross (bass) and Ryan Harkrider (vocals). Chef Taylor Hall, A.O.S., of Spicewood, owner of Chef Taylor Hall Dinner Party services, will host the “Meet the Artists” reception, providing generous offerings of hors d’oeuvres with lovers in mind. His firm is known among area gourmet enthusiasts for a new dining

concept. (http://www.cheftaylorhall.com/). The concert will be at the Spicewood Vineyards Events Center (1419 Burnet CR 409), about 18 miles from Marble Falls, 35 miles from Downtown Austin and three miles off Texas Hwy. 71. Spicewood Vineyards wines will be available for purchase before, during and after the show. (http://www.spicewoodvineyards.com/) Tickets are $75 online (http://www.spicewoodarts.org/) or by mail, P. O. Box 533, Spicewood, TX 78669, 512-264-2820. “SAS is dedicated to the performing, visual and literary arts – including education – in the Texas Hill Country,” said Debbie Opdahl, VP-Community Outreach. “Six Fine Arts Scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded next spring to qualified seniors, three at Marble Falls High School and three at Lake Travis H.S., just as it was this past year,” Opdahl emphasized. “And this concert accounts for a major portion of those proceeds.” Matchmaker Band offers a program loaded with classic tunes featuring songs by Aretha Franklin, The Isley Brothers, Gladys Knight, Jackie Wilson, Stevie Wonder, the Commodores, The Jackson 5, the Bee Gees, Joe Cocker, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and many more. “We are going to pretty much party the night away with funky retro tunes, great food, friends and fun for a great cause,” Norwood added. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS: Martha Norwood, President, Spicewood Arts Society, Spicewood TX, 830-693-5901; 512-689-8967; Martha.Norwood@verizon.net; info@SpicewoodArts.org Preston F. Kirk, APR, Kirk Public Relations, Spicewood (Austin), TX, 830-693-4447; kirkpf@verizon.net

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CHEERS for Children Wine, Bourbon and Food Tasting February 23, 2013 | 6:30pm – ? At Roger Beasley Maserati of Austin | 12925 Pond Springs Road, 78729 Benefiting Dell Children’s Medical Center Northwest Austin Circle of Friends presents our 14th Annual CHEERS for Children event benefiting Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas. This exciting event, a premier wine, bourbon, and food tasting, will be held Saturday, February 23, 2013. Your are invited to join us for an exciting evening filled with premier wines, select bourbons, delicious cuisine from local restaurants, great live music, and a variety of fun and games - all included in the ticket price - as well as live and silent auctions with uniquely tempting items. And, held at a new venue this year, the Roger Beasley Maserati showroom in Northwest Austin is sure to add an extra level of excitement! All funds raised benefit Dell Children’s Medical Center and The Texas Child Study Center Endowment. Additionally, proceeds are 100% matched by a generous donor!

Tickets are available online for a discount until Feb. 21 or can be purchased at the door. For more information go to DellChildrensCircleofFriends.org (listed under “upcoming events”). Or contact Karen Peoples, Chairman NWA COF, at klpeoples@austin.rr.com or (512) 563-2927. The Texas Child Study Center, the mental health program at DCMC, is a collaboration between Dell Children’s and The University of Texas which treats children and adolescents with emotional, developmental and behavioral challenges. With your support, this facility will develop disease-specific evaluative and interventional programs to address disorders such as eating and anxiety, as well as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, depression, and other mental health issues.

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